24 Questions
What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming tissues, & the disorders associated with them?
Hematology
Which component of blood is described as a watery liquid extracellular matrix that contains dissolved substances?
Blood plasma
What is the percentage of total body mass that blood constitutes?
8%
What is the function of blood in transporting substances?
Substances can be transported free in plasma, bound to plasma proteins, or within blood cells
Which cells are considered as formed elements in blood?
Red blood cells (RBC)
How does blood help in excretion of waste materials?
By transporting them from different parts of the body to kidney
What is the role of blood in maintaining body temperature?
Transporting heat to maintain proper temperature in different organs & tissues, & in the body as a whole
What is the function of platelets in blood?
Assisting in blood clotting
Which component of blood is responsible for transporting heat to maintain body temperature?
Plasma
Which leukocytes are considered as agranular leukocytes?
T & B lymphocytes, Natural killer (NK) cells
Which type of leukocytes are classified as granular leukocytes?
Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils
What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood-forming tissues & disorders associated with them?
Hematology
Which of the following is a function of plasma proteins?
Transport of various substances like hormones and drugs
What is the normal oncotic pressure due to plasma proteins?
25 mmHg
Which plasma protein plays a key role in blood coagulation?
Fibrinogen
Where are most plasma proteins synthesized?
Liver
What is the function of albumin in the plasma?
Helps maintain colloid osmotic pressure and transports various substances
Which type of plasma protein is responsible for transporting fat-soluble vitamins?
Alpha globulin
What is the main function of fibrinogen in the plasma?
Contributing to blood coagulation
Which plasma protein contributes to about 50% of the viscosity of blood?
Fibrinogen
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in maintaining the volume of the vascular compartment?
Preventing loss of fluid from capillaries into interstitial tissue space
What is the main function of gamma globulins in the plasma?
Immunity as antibodies
What determines the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in the plasma?
Concentration of fibrinogen
Which plasma protein forms a loose bond with hormones, drugs, and metals to serve as a 'reservoir'?
Albumin
Test your knowledge of blood physiology with this quiz covering the composition and function of blood, plasma, and plasma proteins. Explore the role of blood as a liquid connective tissue and its significance in the human body.
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